We bought a house!

Buying a home is something that I have both looked forward to and dreaded at the same time. It would be fantastic to be able to call something our own, to be able to do what we like with it, and to have a little space to spread out and grow as a family. Steve and I contemplated on whether or not we wanted to buy a house in this area because we weren't sure how long God wanted us to stay here. But since we have no idea where we would go except here, we've decided to go ahead and house hunt. We've been on the lookout since October-ish and have found an amazing deal on a house in Carbondale. We signed the contract with the sellers this week, so the process has officially begun. There are still a couple things that could determine whether or not we actually buy the house, but at the moment it definitely seems like it is a possibility. We are excited but terrified at the same time. It's a big responsibility, but I think we're ready to at least try to tackle it. God has provided for us so far and we have been praying nonstop that if this is not His will for us, that He would make it abundantly clear. As the steps easily fall into place for this house, we can't help but think that this IS His will for us. Please pray that we continue to depend on Him and not our feelings or intuition regarding this investment...it's not really something we can get out of very quickly or easily!